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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,104.76 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,104.76 and 371.10 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,104.76 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,104.76 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,104.76 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 409,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,976.44/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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